How To Fix PPEFLO131 - The priority for alternative line &1 (&2 &3) still has to be maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEFLO - Messages for iPPE Application Object FLO

• Message number: 131

• Message text: The priority for alternative line &1 (&2 &3) still has to be maintained

What causes this issue?

No priority has been selected for the alternative line &V1& when
assigning to partial line network. However, other alternative lines
exist for &V2& &V3& for which a priority was selected.

System Response

Model mix planning considers priorities in multiline planning. An
alternative line without selected priority is valued as the alternative
with the highest priority.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the priority in the master data and then generate a new
PDS if the alternative line is not to have the highest priority in
model mix planning.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEFLO131 - The priority for alternative line &1 (&2 &3) still has to be maintained ?

  The SAP error message PPEFLO131 indicates that there is an issue with the priority settings for an alternative line in a production planning or scheduling context. This error typically arises when the system expects a priority to be defined for an alternative line in a production order or a planning scenario, but it has not been maintained.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Priority Setting: The primary cause of this error is that the priority for the specified alternative line (identified by the parameters &1, &2, and &3) has not been set in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the production planning settings that prevent the priority from being assigned correctly.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data related to the production order or the materials involved.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Priority:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration or master data settings in SAP.
  Go to the transaction code related to the production planning (e.g., C223 for alternative items).
  Locate the alternative line indicated in the error message and maintain the priority settings for it.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for alternative lines and their priorities is correctly set up in the system.
  Review the settings in the production planning module to ensure that all necessary parameters are defined.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the materials and production orders involved to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Make sure that the alternative lines are correctly defined in the material master or BOM (Bill of Materials).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on maintaining priorities for alternative lines in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as C223 (for maintaining alternative items) and CO01 (for creating production orders).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the production planning settings.
  Training: If you are unfamiliar with the production planning module, consider training or consulting with a colleague who has expertise in this area.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PPEFLO131 error and maintain the necessary priority for the alternative line in your SAP system.